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Federal firearms licensee in Virginia Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session

In Virginia criminal law, “Federal firearms licensee” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.

What does “Federal firearms licensee” mean in Virginia criminal law?

"Federal firearms licensee" means any person who is licensed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 923, as amended, as a federally licensed firearms dealer, importer, or manufacturer. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287.4:1)

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